Names & Faces

HBO's 'Newsroom' ratings OK

Sunday's premiere episode of "The Newsroom" delivered 2.1 million viewers to HBO during its initial showing at 10 p.m.

Ann Curry could land $10 million in 'Today' exit

The latest buzz on Ann Curry's departure from the "Today" show is that she'll walk away with a nice chunk of change.

• Jun. 25, 2012

Kim Kardashian on Kanye West: 'I'm not thinking about marriage'

Part 2 of "Oprah's Next Chapter" with the Kardashian klan aired on Sunday on OWN, and after a quick recap of last week's show, the special picked up right where it left off: leaving viewers hanging with the question posed to Kim, "Is Kanye West your new fairy tale?"

• Jun. 25, 2012

Alex Trebek expected to recover after mild heart attack

"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek was recovering in a Los Angeles hospital after a mild heart attack on Saturday.

• Jun. 25, 2012

Names & Faces: Sunday quotes

"The role-model word is really scary to me, because no matter what happens in your life, something you do, wear, say, sing, whatever -- somebody somewhere is probably not going to like it too well."

• Jun. 23, 2012

Jennifer Hudson, Helen Mirren among those to get 2013 Walk of Fame stars

Helen Mirren, Jennifer Hudson, James Franco and the Backstreet Boys are among the famous folks getting stars on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in 2013.

• Jun. 23, 2012

Tony Parker sues over Drake-Chris Brown brawl

San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker was one of several people injured last week when a fight broke out between Chris Brown and Drake's entourages at a New York City nightclub. Now Parker wants the club to pay for what he believes was negligence in allowing the bottle-throwing melee to happen.

• Jun. 23, 2012

Rumors of Ann Curry's departure from 'Today' pick up steam

Rumors of Ann Curry's departure from "Today" were picking up steam Thursday after the New York Times reported that NBC was actively planning to get rid of Matt Lauer's cohost. Curry has been with the show for 15 years, but took over cohosting duties just last year when Meredith Vieira left.

• Jun. 22, 2012

Jim Carrey out of 'Dumber'

Unfortunately for fans who've been waiting nearly 20 years to see a "Dumb & Dumber" sequel, the classic comedy's stars, Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, don't appear to be seeing eye to eye.

• Jun. 21, 2012

Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis call it quits after 14 years

After months of denying reports that there's been trouble in paradise, Johnny Depp and his partner of 14 years, Vanessa Paradis, made it official Tuesday and announced their split.

• Jun. 20, 2012

'Life in Hell' is over for cartoonist Matt Groening

After 32 years, “Simpsons” creator Matt Groening quietly pulled the plug last week on his “Life in Hell” syndicated comic strip.

• Jun. 20, 2012

Angelina Jolie as Sleeping Beauty's Maleficent

Check out the appendages, yellow contacts and Gaga-esque facial prostheses on Angelina Jolie in this first photo of the Oscar-winning actress as villainous Sleeping Beauty character Maleficent.

• Jun. 19, 2012

Bristol Palin's new show to focus on son, boyfriend, family

Bristol Palin's riding into reality TV town. Today, Lifetime premieres "Life's a Tripp," a 14-episode series focusing on Palin, 21, and her world.

• Jun. 19, 2012

Mitt Romney's sons to visit Conan

Wondering what Mitt Romney is really like? Perhaps Conan O'Brien will get some answers.

• Jun. 18, 2012

Justin Bieber's hot show melts down Apollo power

Justin Bieber had an unplugged performance at the Apollo Theater on Monday, but it wasn't intentional — a problem caused a power outage during the singing sensation's big concert.

• Jun. 19, 2012

Fiona Apple spins a yarn on new album

After making a name for herself at 19 with her acclaimed debut "Tidal" in 1996, Fiona Apple slowed down and almost ground down to a halt. Now 34, she releases her fourth album after a seven-year break.

• Jun. 18, 2012

Snooki and JWOWW step out with spin-off show

Leave it to Snooki and JWOWW to twist a simple request into something unintended. To fans of MTV's "Jersey Shore," which propelled the hard-partying, say-anything, devilish duo to reality TV mega-fame, it's a familiar scene.

• Jun. 18, 2012

Jack Osbourne says he has multiple sclerosis

New father Jack Osbourne is facing a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. The former reality star and son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne revealed his health crisis in an interview with People released Sunday.

• Jun. 18, 2012

Stage collapse kills Radiohead crew member in Toronto

Investigators continued to work Sunday through the wreckage of a stage structure that came crashing down just hours before a Radiohead concert scheduled Saturday at Toronto's Downsview Park, the Toronto Star reports.

• Jun. 18, 2012

Names & Faces: Sunday quotes

"Every time I open my mouth, I try to give as much advice as possible. If my children are unclear on something, I take the time to explain it to them."

• Jun. 16, 2012

Chris Brown-Drake brawl over Rihanna; Spurs' Tony Parker injured in melee

Tony Parker might want to start avoiding nightclubs, though it's hard to fathom the French basketball player would ever end up in the same headlines as rapper Drake and singers Chris Brown and Rihanna.

• Jun. 16, 2012

Kate Winslet, Kenneth Branagh get royal honors

Kate Winslet has been honored by Queen Elizabeth II for her titanic contribution to the arts.

• Jun. 16, 2012

'Savages' returns John Travolta to spotlight, amid media scrutiny

John Travolta will soon be back on the big screen, but weeks of negative headlines have focused on his personal life and not on the return of one of Hollywood's top stars.

• Jun. 16, 2012

Martin Sheen on fathering: Faith, love, no regrets

Go ahead, ask the perfect father of the perfect child for parenting tips. But since most of us fall short of flawless, how about considering Father's Day advice from a dad who's grappled with personal shortcomings, seen a son face his own struggles and still counts his blessings.

• Jun. 16, 2012

Lindsay Lohan's 911 scare

This week, according to www.tmz.com, rescuers were called to Lohan's Marina del Rey, Calif., hotel, where she was thought to be unresponsive. LiLo had been up all night filming the Lifetime movie "Liz & Dick" -- based on the love story of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton -- and returned to the Ritz Carlton complaining of exhaustion.

• Jun. 16, 2012

Bieber fans go bonkers over 'Today' show appearance

It was a veritable Justin Bieber bonanza at the Today show plaza this morning, as the Biebs serenaded nearly 8,000 fans (packed in since 7 a.m. today) with "Boyfriend" and "Baby."

• Jun. 15, 2012

Jury sides with Kevin Costner in BP spill lawsuit

Kevin Costner said his reputation was at stake as he defended himself against accusations that he cheated fellow actor Stephen Baldwin out of millions of dollars in a lucrative BP contract for oil-cleaning machines after the 2010 spill.

• Jun. 15, 2012

HBO apologizes for beheading George W. Bush on 'Game of Thrones'

When it comes to the medieval fantasy world of "Game of Thrones," the last place you want to find your head is on a spike.

• Jun. 15, 2012

Yvette Wilson of 'Moesha' dead at 48

Comedian Yvette Wilson, who had been fighting stage 4 cervical cancer and kidney disease, died Thursday, according to several reports. She was 48.

• Jun. 15, 2012

Little Darth Vader to have surgery

Max Page, the cute 7-year-old best known for playing a mini-Darth Vader in the popular 2011 Super Bowl ad for the Volkswagen Passat, is scheduled to have open heart surgery today. While appearing Wednesday on NBC's "Today," members of Max's family said this will be his eighth surgery related to a congenital heart defect.

• Jun. 14, 2012

Lindsay Lohan cast opposite porn star James Deen

"American Psycho" author Bret Easton Ellis announced on Twitter Tuesday that he and director Paul Schrader have cast Lindsay Lohan opposite porn star James Deen in the upcoming film adaptation of his book "The Canyons." Drama queen Lohan is playing Elizabeth Taylor in the now filming Lifetime movie "Liz & Dick."

• Jun. 13, 2012

'Gone With the Wind' actress Ann Rutherford dies

Ann Rutherford, who played Scarlett O'Hara's sister Carreen in the 1939 movie classic "Gone With the Wind," has died. She was 94.

• Jun. 12, 2012

Madonna flashes nipple to Istanbul crowd

Madonna just decided to flash the crowd at her Istanbul concert Thursday night and video of it is making the rounds.

• Jun. 12, 2012

'GMA' cohost Robin Roberts' sister a bone marrow match

An emotional Robin Roberts announced on Monday's "Good Morning America" that she has been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a blood and bone marrow disease once known as preleukemia.

• Jun. 11, 2012

Miss USA: Controversy is 'silly' case of 'poor sportsmanship'

"Things literally roll off my back. It's not affecting me too much," said Miss USA 2012 Olivia Culpo on "Good Morning America" today. "It was a silly little case of poor sportsmanship."

• Jun. 11, 2012

Czech supermodel Petra Nemcova named envoy for Haiti

Supermodel Petra Nemcova has been named ambassador at large for Haiti because of the charity work she’s done through her nonprofit group the Happy Hearts Fund.

• Jun. 11, 2012

Radiohead, Jack White teaming up?

While thousands of metro Detroiters are fired up for tonight's sold-out Radiohead concert at the Palace of Auburn Hills, the critically acclaimed British band's lead singer, Thom Yorke, hinted over the weekend of another project that fans certainly would be excited about hearing.

• Jun. 11, 2012

Lady Gaga struck by pole during New Zealand show

Lady Gaga was struck on the head by a pole while performing a concert in New Zealand. Gaga's makeup artist Tara Savelo wrote Monday on Twitter: "Gaga has a concussion but she is going to be okay … cant believe she finished the show."

• Jun. 11, 2012

Matthew McConaughey weds in Texas

The hunky star and his model girlfriend have made it official. Matthew McConaughey, 42, and Camila Alves, 30, tied the knot in Texas on Saturday.

• Jun. 10, 2012

Kim Kardashian buys Kanye West a Lamborghini

The hot buzz floating around today is that Kim Kardashian bought her boyfriend, Kanye West, a $750,000 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 for his birthday. He turned 35 on Friday.

• Jun. 10, 2012

Names & Faces: Sunday quotes

"I see myself as part of the collective of hip-hop. I don't see myself as a thing that operates outside of it. So when I do these sort of things, I'm like, 'Man, we've come a long way.' "

• Jun. 9, 2012

How Lindsay Lohan's Porsche protected her in crash

Porsche couldn't have had a better round of publicity today than Lindsay Lohan's accident on Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica, Calif. Despite a lot of damage to the car, she not only walked away after a brief emergency-room exam, she went back to work on a movie set.

• Jun. 9, 2012

Prince Philip leaves hospital in time for birthday

Britain's Prince Philip has left hospital in time to celebrate his 91st birthday.

• Jun. 9, 2012

Celine Dion back on stage in Vegas after illness

Singer Celine Dion is set to take the stage in Las Vegas after inflammation in her vocal cords forced her to cancel some shows earlier this year.

• Jun. 9, 2012

Lindsay Lohan OK after smashup with 18-wheeler

Lindsay Lohan totaled her Porsche on the Pacific Coast Highway on Friday. A report at www.tmz.com says Lohan was driving with her assistant in Santa Monica, Calif., when she slammed into the back of an 18-wheeler. The passenger-side window of her car was shattered and the bumper was ripped off.

• Jun. 9, 2012

Superstars risk super losses on lavish homes

Weaker home values compared with the heady days before the recession, past-due mortgages, unpaid loans and the threat of foreclosure remain all too common in today's slowly recovering real estate market, and the rich and famous aren't immune.

• Jun. 8, 2012

With video: Mister Rogers remix is a hot summer jam

PBS has just posted a video that I really hope takes off. Not only does it pay tribute to the late (and wonderful) Mister Rogers, it delivers a pretty catchy song.

• Jun. 8, 2012

Charlie Sheen explains Staples Center outburst

The star of FX's upcoming "Anger Management" (June 28) let his own anger get to him in a curse-filled outburst at a Staples Center employee who wouldn't let him re-enter the arena after he left to smoke a cigarette.

• Jun. 8, 2012

Crowds line streets to bid farewell to Robin Gibb

Crowds are lining the streets of a southern English town as a horse-drawn carriage pulls the coffin of Bee Gees star Robin Gibb to his funeral.

• Jun. 8, 2012